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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.14, 832.89 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.14, 832.89 and 266.42 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.14 : 832.89 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.14/832.89 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.14x = 832.89 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.14x = 221,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,898.55/555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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